All Things Considered
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In-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Every weekday, hear two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.
Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury
by Jon Hamilton
Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.
Tahoe residents are now safe from the break-ins of 400-pound bear after her capture
Jordan Traverso from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife describes the capture of a 400-pound bear nicknamed "Hank the Tank."
What just happened when Texas' abortion bans briefly lifted — and what comes next
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A doctor and woman who are suing Texas over its abortion bans react to the news — for less than 12 hours the bans were lifted. What is the Texas Supreme Court likely to do next with the appeal?
U.S. continues to push for a diplomatic resolution in Niger
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S. is pushing for a diplomatic resolution in the West African country of Niger, as Secretary Blinken warns that Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner are taking advantage of the instability there.
Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro on the state's floating barrier in the Rio Grande
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Texas Democrat Joaquin Castro, who is leading a congressional delegation to see the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where Gov. Abbot installed a floating fence.
Tory Lanez awaits sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Rapper and producer Tory Lanez was expected to be sentenced Monday for shooting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion. He shot her in the foot in July 2020 as they left a party in Los Angeles.
With ice cream theft up, some grocery stores add lid locks to pints as a deterrence
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Grocery stores are trying to curb thefts of a hot commodity this summer: ice cream! One solution is something called the pint lock, which makes it almost impossible to open the ice cream container.
Publishing company Simon & Schuster was sold for $1.62 billion to investment firm KKR
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Publisher Weekly's Jim Milliot about the agreement that was reached for KKR investment firm to acquire Simon & Schuster.
Former Minneapolis cop gets the final sentence in the police killing of George Floyd
by Matt Sepic
A former Minneapolis police officer receives the final sentence in the 2020 police killing of George Floyd. The Black man died after another officer used his knee to pin Floyd's neck to the ground.
A visit to a castle being built from scratch deep in a forest in Burgundy, France
by Eleanor Beardsley
A vacation in Europe might include visiting a medieval castle. In a forest in Burgundy, France, you can actually step into the past to discover the secrets of building one.
A look ahead at the Ohio special election
by Karen Kasler
Ohioans vote Tuesday on a measure that would make it harder to pass future changes to the state constitution. Ideastream's Karen Kasler explains the possible implications for abortion access in Ohio.